US3682358A
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Article-support shoulder bracket
Assignee: RICHEY S Inc
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Filing: 1970-07-01
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Granted: 1972-08-08
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Expires: 1990-07-01
Abstract
Abstract An article-support shoulder bracket comprising a shoulder engaging hook portion at the upper end thereof and a chest engaging portion at the lower end thereof. A flexible strap is secured at one end to the shoulder bracket adjacent the lower end thereof and has a first fastening element at its other end. A second fastening element is secured to the shoulder bracket above the lower end thereof. The first and second fastening elements may be selectively connected together to form the strap into a loop element capable of supporting an article thereon such as a briefcase, garment bag or the like.
Inventors
- 👤 Clifford C Richey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 12:26
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45C; A45C13/00; A45C13/38; A45F; A45F5/00; A45F2005/006
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
145 words
In a device of the class described, a shoulder bracket having a shoulder engaging hook portion at its upper end and a chest engaging portion at its lower end, a flexible strap secured at one end to said shoulder bracket adjacent the lower end thereof, a first fastening element on said strap at the other end thereof, a second fastening element on said shoulder bracket spaced above the lower end thereof, said first and second fastening elements being selectively connected together to form said strap into a loop element for supporting an article thereon, said hook portion comprising an inverted U-shaped member having a pair of legs, said chest engaging portion extending downwardly and outwardly from the lower end of one of the legs of said U-shaped member, the lower end of said chest engaging portion extending outwardly with respect to the remaining portion thereof.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
145 words
In a device of the class described, a shoulder bracket having a shoulder engaging hook portion at its upper end and a chest engaging portion at its lower end, a flexible strap secured at one end to said shoulder bracket adjacent the lower end thereof, a first fastening element on said strap at the other end thereof, a second fastening element on said shoulder bracket spaced above the lower end thereof, said first and second fastening elements being selectively connected together to form said strap into a loop element for supporting an article thereon, said hook portion comprising an inverted U-shaped member having a pair of legs, said chest engaging portion extending downwardly and outwardly from the lower end of one of the legs of said U-shaped member, the lower end of said chest engaging portion extending outwardly with respect to the remaining portion thereof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said first fastening element comprises a grommet secured to said strap, said second fastening element comprising a substantially U-shaped hook element adapted to receive said grommet thereon.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-08-08 | 1976-02-07 | 1976-08-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-08-08 | 1980-02-07 | 1980-08-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-08-08 | 1984-02-07 | 1984-08-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |